Hi everyone, I’m extremely new to 3d printing, and have taken over a printer from a friend who doesn’t use his. I’m trying to get those smooth prints I see people having, and I understand I need to get a smaller layer height to achieve the details. However my stuff keeps coming out looking like the pictures below.

Any idea what’s going on and how I can start fixing it?

I’m printing PLA filament.

  • Nozzle temp: 215
  • bed temp:70
  • nozzle size: 0.3mm
  • Layer height: 0.1mm

Thank you!

  • fsniper@kbin.socialEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    I am pretty new to fdm, but is it possible that you are using a high temperature and low cooling? Another possibility is the filament is too wet and need to be dried. Thinking about it, wet filament is a higher possibility.

    • fsniper@kbin.socialEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Also you can try increasing the flow rate or if it’s not possible slowing the speed. It may be under extruding.